Rohit Crasta
@rsc390.bsky.social
Lead Game Designer at NYT, President of #RocGameDev. Opinions my own.
My 3yo daughter who has never played a video game before was able to try 4-5 of them! Her favorite was Pelican Post for its cozy cute vibe and the fact that she could jump/walk/drive without obstacles.
September 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
My 3yo daughter who has never played a video game before was able to try 4-5 of them! Her favorite was Pelican Post for its cozy cute vibe and the fact that she could jump/walk/drive without obstacles.
This Rochester Playbook is a treasure! I love the fun, visual, and detailed breakdown of playgrounds in #ROC. A must-have for any local parent. Grab the 2025 version online!
a.co/d/5TGqBr2
a.co/d/5TGqBr2
September 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
This Rochester Playbook is a treasure! I love the fun, visual, and detailed breakdown of playgrounds in #ROC. A must-have for any local parent. Grab the 2025 version online!
a.co/d/5TGqBr2
a.co/d/5TGqBr2
Just got new materials for a party game that I am playtesting at Protospiel Rochester 2025! If you're interested in trying it out, please come find me Saturday morning. #protospiel #RocGameDev
September 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Just got new materials for a party game that I am playtesting at Protospiel Rochester 2025! If you're interested in trying it out, please come find me Saturday morning. #protospiel #RocGameDev
Update: Snow White has embraced the darkness of the poisoned apple. She now corrupts the forest animals one by one. With enough power she will achieve her new form: Black Frost
July 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Update: Snow White has embraced the darkness of the poisoned apple. She now corrupts the forest animals one by one. With enough power she will achieve her new form: Black Frost
July 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Today’s Strands puzzle has a special theme! I’m so thrilled to have contributed to this wonderful team effort 😊. Check it out when you get a chance!
June 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Today’s Strands puzzle has a special theme! I’m so thrilled to have contributed to this wonderful team effort 😊. Check it out when you get a chance!
We just wrapped preproduction on our huge sequel project codenamed “Sunny”! These first few days of alpha have been intense! But the team is solid and we’re learning as we go :).
June 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM
We just wrapped preproduction on our huge sequel project codenamed “Sunny”! These first few days of alpha have been intense! But the team is solid and we’re learning as we go :).
My mom visited Portugal for a wedding and brought back a “traditional dress” for Lenni. But I think it’s a Mirabel costume?
May 18, 2025 at 12:52 PM
My mom visited Portugal for a wedding and brought back a “traditional dress” for Lenni. But I think it’s a Mirabel costume?
And to cap it off, I visited some childhood friends in Long Island and met their little babies. Much cute very adorbs!
May 11, 2025 at 2:23 AM
And to cap it off, I visited some childhood friends in Long Island and met their little babies. Much cute very adorbs!
Beautiful and tasty matcha tiramisu in Long Island city! The sushi was even better but I forgot to grab a photo.
May 11, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Beautiful and tasty matcha tiramisu in Long Island city! The sushi was even better but I forgot to grab a photo.
An ad on the subway that felt like a personal ATTACK.
May 11, 2025 at 2:20 AM
An ad on the subway that felt like a personal ATTACK.
It isn’t a visit to NYC without some proper deli bagels. Legit took me back to my childhood.
May 11, 2025 at 2:19 AM
It isn’t a visit to NYC without some proper deli bagels. Legit took me back to my childhood.
Delicious Peruvian food with some of my colleagues! I’ll be dreaming about this dish…
May 11, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Delicious Peruvian food with some of my colleagues! I’ll be dreaming about this dish…
We were generously visited by @elizhargrave.bsky.social - designer of Wingspan - who shared her professional journey and answered our questions about game design!
May 11, 2025 at 2:16 AM
We were generously visited by @elizhargrave.bsky.social - designer of Wingspan - who shared her professional journey and answered our questions about game design!
Rooftop view from the puttery, from which you can see the high line.
May 11, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Rooftop view from the puttery, from which you can see the high line.
The team went to mini golf at the puttery! Can you spot the UI layout bug?
May 11, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The team went to mini golf at the puttery! Can you spot the UI layout bug?
Just finished a great trip to NYC for the NYT games onsite gathering! Here are some photo highlights from the trip:
First: arriving to the office on a rainy Tuesday
First: arriving to the office on a rainy Tuesday
May 11, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Just finished a great trip to NYC for the NYT games onsite gathering! Here are some photo highlights from the trip:
First: arriving to the office on a rainy Tuesday
First: arriving to the office on a rainy Tuesday
We upgraded Len’s room ahead of new baby’s arrival! Toddler and cat approved 😻
April 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
We upgraded Len’s room ahead of new baby’s arrival! Toddler and cat approved 😻
Love doing #RocGameDev project night in the Wegmans Theatre! Thanks #RITMAGIC!
January 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Love doing #RocGameDev project night in the Wegmans Theatre! Thanks #RITMAGIC!
And most importantly, I got to meet and spend time with my fellow product designers, who are insanely talented and somehow even lovelier in person. 😊
December 15, 2024 at 3:42 PM
And most importantly, I got to meet and spend time with my fellow product designers, who are insanely talented and somehow even lovelier in person. 😊
While I was there, NYT Games won an Apple Design Award AND the Cultural Impact Award from Apple!
December 15, 2024 at 3:42 PM
While I was there, NYT Games won an Apple Design Award AND the Cultural Impact Award from Apple!
I had the honor of speaking to an intermediate game design class at #NYUGameCenter !
December 15, 2024 at 3:42 PM
I had the honor of speaking to an intermediate game design class at #NYUGameCenter !
I got a tour of the NYT Morgue, which was full of fascinating historical artifacts.
December 15, 2024 at 3:42 PM
I got a tour of the NYT Morgue, which was full of fascinating historical artifacts.